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Q&A with Kenton Nakamura: Supporting Emerging Leaders in Public Diplomacy and International Exchange
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Kenton Nakamura is a Project Lead in CRDF Global’s Security Assistance Division. In this role, he regularly coordinates with foreign governments and partners to implement programming, connect global professionals, and provide capacity-building resources to in-country experts. As a Global Ties Emerging Leader alumnus, Kenton understands the importance of providing young leaders in public...
Learn moreWorld Customs Organization’s Free Zone Guidance Calls for Increased Involvement from Customs Administrations
Friday, January 29, 2021
By: Matt MiltonIn December 2020, the World Customs Organization (WCO) released a paper entitled “Practical Guidance on Free Zones”(PDF) intended to help member states address risks posed by illicit activities – including smuggling, money laundering, and counterfeiting – occurring in their free zones. This issue has become a focus at the WCO, evidenced by its feature in the...
Learn moreLeveraging Export Controls to Promote Human Rights
Thursday, December 10, 2020
On November 9, the European Parliament announced an updated set of dual-use licensing regulations for technologies that may be used to violate human rights. This announcement was a culmination of years of work on the part of EU negotiators to increase the importance of human rights when considering whether to grant or deny a license for export. The rules specifically address technologies such as...
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